This paper scrutinizes Tamasha (2015), a Bollywood film by Imtiaz Ali, as a cinematic narrative that delves into psychological trauma, memory suppression, and maps the journey of reclaiming one’s true identity. The film follows the protagonist Ved, whose identity is shaped by childhood conditioning and societal pressure, leading to emotional dissociation and identity confusion. Fundamentally grounded on the theoretical understanding of Cathy Caruth, Judith Herman, Bessel van der Kolk, Norman Doidge, and Laura Marks, the study examines how Ved’s emotional vulnerability and eventual healing reflect the principles of “belated” trauma, memory recovery, and neuroplastic transformation. The study, through close analysis of the film’s narrative structure, visual triggers, and symbolic motifs, emphasizes how Tamasha reflects not only the burden of repression but also the healing capacity of storytelling and self-expression. The study aims to make a meaningful contribution to Indian cinema’s association with mental health and the discourse of trauma recovery.